The Puritans believed the Church of England should be purified of remaining Roman Catholic practices. Rooted in Calvinism, Puritans stressed predestination, salvation through God’s grace alone, the importance of preaching, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Central to their beliefs was a covenant theology, which emphasized a binding relationship between God and believers for redemption from sin. They also valued moral discipline, personal devotion, and living godly lives within a faithful community.
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